Gallery Teacher | Dallas, TX
Date postedNovember 5, 2026
THE WAREHOUSE (Warehouse Dallas Art Foundation)
GALLERY TEACHER
Status: Part time, $30 per hour, 15–20 hours per week; Tuesday–Friday
Apply by: November 30, 2026
Start date: January 2027 (day TBD)
Reports to: Director of Education and Public Programming
Location: Dallas, TX
Apply by: November 30, 2026
Start date: January 2027 (day TBD)
Reports to: Director of Education and Public Programming
Location: Dallas, TX
Position
The Gallery Teacher works closely with Director of Education and Public Programming to provide administrative and creative support for educational tours and programs. The position schedules school tours and teaches engaging educational programs for high school and university audiences in the museum’s galleries and for school partnership programs. The role includes developing and leading interactive learning experiences; assisting in tours for high school, college, and adult groups; and managing other administrative duties for the education department. Periodically, there may be required hours on evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Schedules and maintains the education tour calendar
- Responds to all request inquiries for middle school, high school, university, and organized education group tours
- Manages confirmation emails, tour special requests, and travel subsidy invoices
- Corresponds with teachers by email and/or phone
- Conducts and contributes to the development of tours for middle school, high school, university, and adult groups
- Maintains attendance and statistic reports for the education team and Warehouse Dallas Art Foundation
- Conducts unscheduled tours, upon request
- Assists in the development and writing of teaching and educational materials for 9-12 grade school tours and public programming
- Provides administrative support as needed to the education department
- Assists with exhibition and artist research
- Assists with education and community events
- Routinely checks email to stay informed about events and school programs
- Other duties as requested
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of art history, art education, studio art, or museum education
- 2+ years’ experience working in a museum education setting, with experience teaching a variety of audiences
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to stay organized, be detail oriented, handle complex administrative processes, and manage multiple priorities with interruptions
- Ability to develop teaching aids and present content using a variety of strategies to engage a diverse audience
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Ability to work well independently and in a team environment, and ability to take initiative and problem solve
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and public speaking skills
- Demonstrates positive attitude, empathy, a high level of emotional intelligence, and conducts self in a professional manner
- Strong research and editing skills required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint—required
Remote Work
The responsibilities of the Gallery Teacher necessitate on-site work. Remote work is not an option for this position.
How to Apply
This role requires writing and communication skills, and we want to see how you communicate. Please submit a cover letter written entirely in your own words without the use of AI.
Send the following to caitlin@thewarehousedallas.org:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. However, priority will be given to candidates who apply by Monday, November 30, 2026. Applicants will be notified regarding their application status by December 15, 2026. Finalists will be asked to provide professional references and present a teaching demonstration. A background check may be conducted prior to hiring.
About The Warehouse
The Warehouse Dallas Art Foundation (“The Warehouse”) is a jointly operated nonprofit art foundation in Dallas formed in 2024 by Howard Rachofsky and Thomas Hartland-Mackie. The foundation’s mission is to educate the public by creating exposure to new curatorial voices and exhibitions that prioritize experimentation and exploration, and to provide free educational programming and public open hours.
The Warehouse Dallas Art Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring of personnel on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.